Our Lady of Tinos, Greek Orthodox pilgrimage church in Tinos, Greece.

Our Lady of Tinos is a three-aisled domed basilica in the Renaissance Revival style, designed by Efstratios Kalonaris. Its cream-colored facade has two rows of arches, a balustraded terrace, six arched windows, and a central pediment with an oval window and cross. The marble for the building came largely from Delos.

In 1822 the nun Pelagia reported visions of the Virgin Mary directing her to unearth the old church of St John the Baptist; excavations on 30 January 1823 revealed the icon of the Annunciation. A nationwide fund collection paid for a church designed by Efstratios Kalonaris, inaugurated in 1830 and finished in 1880, with marble brought largely from Delos.

The icon, called Megalócharē ("She of Great Grace"), is now almost entirely covered in silver, gold and jewels, so the original painting is barely visible. On August 15 some pilgrims crawl on their knees from the port up to the church. Votive offerings in silver and gold are donated each year and auctioned for charity.

The path to the church begins with a steep, carpet-lined route ascending from the port. Plan your visit around the major celebrations that take place on specific religious dates throughout the year.

Many pilgrims approach the shrine by crawling on their knees along the red carpet path, a practice that demonstrates their religious devotion. This tradition continues to be observed by faithful visitors today.